TOYOTA PARKING ASSIST-SENSOR SYSTEM (w/ Multi-display), Diagnostic DTC:C1AE7

DTC Code DTC Name
C1AE7 Rear Left Center Sensor Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

The No. 1 ultrasonic sensor (rear center sensor LH) is installed on the rear bumper. The ECU detects obstacles based on signals received from the No. 1 ultrasonic sensor (rear center sensor LH). If the No. 1 ultrasonic sensor (rear center sensor LH) has an open circuit or other malfunction, it will not function normally.

DTC Code DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
C1AE7 A malfunction of the No. 1 ultrasonic sensor (rear center sensor LH).

  • No. 1 ultrasonic sensor (rear center sensor LH)

  • Clearance warning ECU

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Note

If the DTC is output after repairs, turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the TOYOTA parking assist-sensor system on. Then clear the DTC Click here.

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK FOR DTC


    1. Check for DTCs Click here.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      No DTC is output A
      Only DTC C1AE7 is output B
      DTC C1AE7 and C1AED are output C

    B

    REPLACE NO. 1 ULTRASONIC SENSOR (REAR CENTER SENSOR LH) Click here

    C

    GO TO DTC (C1AED) Click here

    A

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK Click here

  2. REPLACE NO. 1 ULTRASONIC SENSOR (REAR CENTER SENSOR LH)


    1. Replace the No. 1 ultrasonic sensor (rear center sensor LH) with a normally functioning sensor Click here.

      Tech Tips

      All of the sensors are interchangeable. To confirm whether a sensor is functioning normally, switch it with a known good sensor from the other end of the vehicle.


    NEXT

  3. CHECK FOR DTC


    1. Clear the DTCs Click here.

    2. Check for DTCs Click here.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      No DTC is output A
      DTC C1AE7 is output (for LHD) B
      DTC C1AE7 is output (for RHD) C

    B

    REPLACE CLEARANCE WARNING ECU Click here

    C

    REPLACE CLEARANCE WARNING ECU Click here

    A

    END (NO. 1 ULTRASONIC SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE)